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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5/5April 05, 2013

Reviewer: Cis in Illinois

* Very Tasty and Filling. I use Almond Milk so the whole bowl is very low in carbs. Good Cereal. Have had different flavors and all are liked.

* At first I ate a piece by itself. Didn't like it at all, thought another cardboard tasting products. Then I tried it in the morning with almond milk and a pinch of stevia. Loved it. I am on my second box. I might try the vanilla almond next time. Just hoping it isn't too sweet. I eat my cereal fast so it doesn't get soggy. This hasn't raised my blood sugar hardly at all.

* I have been eating Hi-LO cereals every day for more than a year along with almond or soy milk. I have tried them all and they are delicious. The thing that stands out about these cereals is that it the only "low carb" food that I never seem to tire of. I have tried many specialty low carb foods, bread, other brands of cereals, ice cream, etc. Most start out tasting very good and I think they will become a permanent addition to my diet but after a certain period of time I tire of them and don't buy again. The Hi-Lo cereals are different. You would not know that they are low carb by the taste. They taste as good as any other high quality cereal.

* My dad has Type II Diabetes. Over the past 2.5 years, I've managed to bring his A1c down to 5.6 from 6.9 and wean him off his insulin (with doctor supervision). HiLo has been an important part of that because he absolutely refuses to eat anything else but cereal for breakfast! Argh! The protein keeps him full longer than regular cereal and the low carb count doesn't spike his blood sugar.

Well, picky eater Dad likes this cereal! Yay! We've tried all flavors, but I usually just get original because it's a slightly better deal.

* This is my favorite cereal because it's high in protein but low in sugar. I have pretty severe hypoglycemia so I cannot eat foods or beverages that are high in sugar grams, so I gave up the Special K High Protein when they 'reformulated' it and in the process tripled the sugar while halving the fiber....their answer to my email was that 'consumers liked the taste of sweetened cereal better'. Sigh.

But I found HiLo and tried it and find it to be a great cereal - some folks complain about the taste being bland but I think it has a nice nutty taste and good crunch - those folks can add sugar or fruit, or just go buy some sugary-sweet cereal. For people who want (or have) to limit their sugar grams but still get a good nutritious breakfast cereal, this is a good choice.

* I have been eating this cereal for years and was so happy to find it at netrition.com. I am diabetic and follow a low carb diet, plus I run, lift weights, and eat very clean. This cereal tastes great, is low calorie (90 calories per half cup), and low carb. The Original has no artificial sweeteners, which I try to avoid. I sprinkle on a few walnuts, a bit of flax meal, chia seeds, and/or a few berries and add unsweetened almond milk. Highly recommend!

* For being so low in carbs, I have to say it is a very good tasting cereal. Serving is just 1/2 cup but it is very filling. Add a little Almond milk (with a splash of cream) and you have a quick breakfast that will hold you through until lunch. I would recommend this cereal to anyone who is cutting down their intake of carbs but yet does not want to give up cold cereal.

* My father is 88 and has been a diabetic for close to 30 years. He watches out for his carb intake and loves cereal for breakfast. Hi-Lo 100% Natural Cereal is low carb, taste good and I order 10 boxes about every 5 weeks. He loves it! I love Netrition.com for making this really easy on me and I love that Netrition only charges 4.95 in shipping charges. Where else can you find such a GREAT DEAL!

* I am following an Atkin's low carb eating plan and this cereal fits right in. It tastes good and is very satisfying to the palate. I use cream in place of any milk (using equal parts of cream and water). It is very satisfying and helps with my low carb diet. My husband and I follow Atkin's since he is diabetic and I want to lose some weight. Low carb eating has brought his blood sugar under control. Since we are middle-aged and I am overweight I want to use low carb items to ward-off my becoming diabetic. This cereal serves that purpose.

* I have tried every flavor that Nutritious Living makes in the Hi-Lo cereal and they are all fantastic. I couldn't successfully stay low carb without this wonderful product! I love that I can have an easier morning with the simplicity of a bowl of cereal once again, and still lose wt. on my low carb plan after induction. I love to top the original with fresh blueberries and Almond Breeze.

* I am a diabetic with very brittle blood sugar. Hi-Lo has got the right mix of protein, fiber, and carbs so that it does not increase my blood glucose unduly. The protein really works well with the carbs to keep the blood sugar readings reasonably steady. And this product provides the satisfaction of a nice cereal.

Many diabetics feel carbohydrate-deprived and this is a great solution. I'm highly recommending it.

* If you are low carb and desperate for cereal, I would recommend this product (strawberry). I use almond milk. It is NOT GOOD by itself. If I add a generous amount of cinnamon AND truvia it is pretty good. It has a nice, satisfying crunch. The flavor without adding something else is just not acceptable, but it satisfies the need for crunchy cereal if you add something to it.

* The product has a great smell. Reminds me of the Count Chocula and Boo Berry line of sugary cereals from when I was a kid. The taste and texture is more like plain cheerios with the slightest hint of strawberry. Works great for a quick breakfast or grab a handful to curb my craving for a sweet snack.

* I love that this product keeps me from getting hungry longer than any other breakfast. It also tastes fairly good. However, if I could make a change, I'd cut the amount of sweetener (it doesn't have sugar) because I'm used to the natural, non-sweetened types of cereal. Someone else might not have this problem if you are currently eating sugary cereals.

* Good but high sugar. Don't confuse this flavor and the original flavor with hi lo maple pecan and vanilla almond. They have zero sugar. This and the original flavor has 5 grams per serving. Not bad but certainly not diabetic friendly. I threw this box out and ordered the zero sugar flavors also listed here on Netrition.

* I'm not pleased with this cereal. To me it is too sweet with an aftertaste and loses its crunch in milk. Also the half cup serving is very small for 6 net carbs. Unfortunately, it will go in the trash. I do enjoy their Nutlette cereal sprinkled on yogurt with nuts for a nice crunch.

* I realize I'm in the minority, but I found this cereal (the strawberry version) to be unpalatable cardboard. I eat cereal every morning and thought I'd try a low carb variety. After two servings of this cereal, I gave up and trashed it. I'd rather save carbs during other meals than to have to eat this.